8251-8261 S Ellis Ave
8251-8261 S Ellis Ave,
Chicago, IL 60619
$945 - $1,025
1 Bed
Burnside
Chicago, IL
Burnside - Chicago, IL Area Guide
Niche Reviews 
In Cook County, Illinois, travel 11 miles south of the Chicago Loop to find Burnside, a neighborhood named for a Civil War general and Illinois Central Railroad treasurer. One of the Windy City's smallest neighborhoods, it features Burnside Playlot Park, where locals gather to play baseball and basketball and enjoy the well-equipped soft-surface playground. A variety of apartments for rent dot the cozy residential Burnside landscape, rich with history from the late 1800s. Residents of this South Side Chicago neighborhood savor the fish and chicken dishes at Popup Dropoff and make frequent stops for takeout from Gianna's Pizza. South Cottage Grove Avenue, a major north-south thoroughfare, gives residents a choice between public transportation and private vehicles to attend classes, concerts, and athletic events at nearby Chicago State University.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Burnside is $689 for a studio, $968 for one bedroom, and $1,065 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Burnside has increased by 5.0% in the past year.
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Studio
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267 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$689/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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510 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$968/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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631 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,065/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Burnside - Chicago, IL is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
69
/ 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Good Transit
62
/ 100
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
Somewhat Bikeable
48
/ 100
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Scores provided by Walk Score
Reviews of Burnside - Chicago, IL
Niche Reviews
10 Reviews
Niche User
10 years and 11 months ago•Niche Review
There are fast-food restaurants all around my neighborhood. There are a couple of bars but they are really only visited by drunks. The variety of fast food is pretty great.
Niche User
10 years and 11 months ago•Niche Review
There are lots of retail stores and convenience stores but not many gyms, cleaners, or restaurants.
Niche User
10 years and 11 months ago•Niche Review
Not many options for people used to working in professional fields.
Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Avalon Park
- Bronzeville Children's Museum
- Bessemer Park
- Trumbull Park
- Hamilton Park
Airports
- Chicago Midway International
- Chicago O'Hare International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.